College Considers Soccer Field

A discussion Thursday about creating a temporary soccer field at NorthWest Arkansas Community College led to a broader conversation about the role of athletics at the school.

At A Glance

New Soccer Coach

Marlon Ivan Leon, a former player for Guatemala’s national soccer team, is expected to take over soon as coach of NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s club soccer team. Leon, 46, will take over for Carlos Chicas, who has coached the team since 2000. This fall the team expects to play Crowder College, Ecclesia College and John Brown University, Chicas said.